John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Notice to Shareholders - Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)

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The John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.5500 per share, payable on June 30, 2021. Shareholders on record as of June 11, 2021 will receive this amount, as part of the Fund's managed distribution plan. The estimated sources of this distribution include net investment income (26%), net realized short-term capital gains (4%), and net realized long-term capital gains (70%). The Fund has demonstrated a five-year average annual total return of 15.37% as of May 31, 2021.

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• Declaring a quarterly distribution of $0.5500 per share indicates consistent returns for investors.
• The fund's managed distribution plan provides a predictable income stream to shareholders.
• Average annual total return of 15.37% over the past five years demonstrates strong performance.

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• None.

BOSTON, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.5500 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of June 11, 2021, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.     

Notification of Sources of Distribution

This notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) with important information concerning the distribution declared on June 1, 2021, and payable on June 30, 2021. No action is required on your part.

Distribution Period:	June 2021
Distribution Amount Per Common Share:	$0.5500

The following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current distribution, payable June 30, 2021, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources:  net investment income; net realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.

		For the period 4/1/2021-6/30/2021				For the fiscal year-to-date period 1/1/2021-6/30/2021 1
Source		Current Distribution ($)		% Breakdown of the Current Distribution		Total Cumulative Distributions ($)		% Breakdown of the Total Cumulative Distributions
Net Investment Income		0.1421		26%		0.3646		33%
Net Realized Short- Term Capital Gains		0.0252		4%		0.0470		4%
Net Realized Long- Term Capital Gains		0.3827		70%		0.6879		63%
Return of Capital or Other Capital Source		0.0000		0%		0.0000		0%
Total per common share		0.5500		100%		1.0995		100%
Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on May 31, 2021								15.37%
Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of May 31, 2021								5.56%
Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through May 31, 2021								40.92%
Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of May 31, 2021								2.78%

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1  The Fund's current fiscal year began on January 1, 2021 and will end on December 31, 2021.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution plan.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes.  The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.  The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The Fund has declared the June 2021 distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan").  Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed quarterly distributions in the amount of $0.5500 per share, which will continue to be paid quarterly until further notice.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your financial professional or call the John Hancock Investment Management Closed-End Fund Information Line at 1-800-843-0090, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

About John Hancock Financial and Manulife Financial
John Hancock is a division of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people achieve their dreams and aspirations by putting customers' needs first and providing the right advice and solutions. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States and as Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups, and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were over CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) as of March 31, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com.

One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports approximately 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.

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SOURCE John Hancock Investment Management

FAQ

What is the distribution amount for John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) in June 2021?

The distribution amount is $0.5500 per share.

When is the payment date for the June 2021 distribution of BTO?

The payment date is June 30, 2021.

What are the sources of distribution for BTO in June 2021?

The sources include net investment income (26%), net realized short-term capital gains (4%), and net realized long-term capital gains (70%).

What was the average annual total return for BTO over the last five years?

The average annual total return was 15.37%.